Laurie Stroud
What You Need to Know About Marijuana
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner COMPACT, compact2020.com Parents, if you found marijuana in your child’s room, would you be able to identify it? Let’s discuss its characteristics. Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, or seeds of a cannabis sativa plant. The words marijuana and cannabis are often used interchangeably. Throughout …
Laugh with Comedian Jonnie W. & Support Agape Nation
Special Feature Get ready to laugh! Agape Nation is hosting the Jonnie W. Comedy Show and Silent Auction on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at The Venue at Coosa Landing in Gadsden, Ala. Nashville-based comedian Jonnie W.’s full name is Jonnie Wethington. He laughingly shares, “I shortened it when I started comedy to make it easier …
5th Annual Celebrate the Family Expo Media Coverage
The Birmingham Christian Family (BCF) team partnered with local media outlets, podcasts, and more to spread the word about the 2024 Celebrate the Family Expo on September 14, 2024 at the Hoover Met Complex’s Finley Center. Click here to find a recap of the day. BCF Publisher Laurie Franklin sat down with Mark White of …
Packed & Ready for the Next Excursion!
The Great Outdoors Vacation, vacation, vacation. That’s what summer is all about, right? Whether you are spending time with the family at the beach soaking in the strong summer sun, or looking for that next hill to climb to check off your summer bucket list, you need to be prepared with the best-equipped luggage. Summer …
National Security & Ugly Biscuits
The Home Front My son, Caleb Standridge, graduated from the United States Air Force Academy, served in the Air Force, and defended our country in Afghanistan. I’m proud to say he represented his country, state, and family well and was decorated for his valor. Now, he’s a veteran and an aerospace engineer. When he was …
Family Prayers for Back to School
Parenting Points As summer fades into history, school is just around the corner. The beginning of a new school year brings the introduction of routines again and the opportunities for many new things. Though excitement naturally comes with the new, so does apprehension for us and our kids. Like every new season, we do not …
Making a Difference in the Lives of Survivors: Blanket Fort Hope
Mission Makers Brought to you by: Community Partner Sawyer Solutions, sawyersolutionsllc.com Since 2015, Blanket Fort Hope has restored child human trafficking survivors through access to essential services, compassionate care, and a loving Christian witness. Founder Alexa James felt called to begin this ministry during her work at the Dream Center in Woodlawn. “I have always …
Stewardship Beyond Your Lifetime
Money Matters When considering the principles of stewardship, you might first think of budgeting or investing. These are certainly worthwhile considerations. However, it is also wise to consider components of stewardship that extend beyond a lifetime. When planning for your estate, here are a few elements to keep in mind. Are your estate planning documents …
4 Christian Essentials
Encouraging Word An essential is something that is absolutely necessary. Psalm 100 mentions four characteristics that are necessary for the Christian. 1. Joy. The first essential mentioned is joy (Psalm 100:1-2). The dictionary defines joy as completely happy or blessed. A Biblical definition is “the confident assurance of God’s presence.” There is a difference between …
